Tyres are the
one thing which is a bit of a gamble, when it comes to choice,
this test first published in Performance Bikes Magazine October
2003, should help save from making an expensive mistake.
This is intended as a guide for the 16 inch front wheel Fireblade
and for anyone whose ever wondered
if sticky rubber is available for the 16 inch front wheel
model Fireblade. It most certainly is. |
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Pirelli
Diablo
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Bridgestone
BT- 012 SS
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Best
lap time
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48.95
seconds
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Best
lap time
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49.31
sec |
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Average
lap time
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49.65
seconds |
Average
lap time
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49.61
sec |
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Dunlop
D207 RR
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Michelin
Pilot
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Best
lap time
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48.84
sec
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Best
lap time
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49.80
sec
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Average
lap time
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48.99
sec
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Average
lap time
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50.04
sec
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Metzeler
Sportec M1
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Avon
Azaro SP
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Best
lap time
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49.42
sec
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Best
lap time
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49.63
sec
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Average
lap time
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49.74
sec
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Average
lap time
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50.43
sec
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